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Transforming Midvale's Historic Main Street into an
Art and Culture District

Preserve the Downtown Vibe

The historic Main Street area has been shaped by significant factors throughout its history. These events have physically isolated the Main Street neighborhood which has led to decades of struggle and decline. Recent investment has provided momentum for positive change. This momentum is fueled by several opportunities for new development, redevelopment, and investment in many local civic, institutional, cultural, and transportation assets.

The Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City is working to revitalize Midvale’s Main Street to allow the historic downtown’s history, character, and charm to shine once again and transform Midvale’s Main Street into an art, culture, and food district. Beautifying public areas improves the quality of life for Midvale residents and enhances Midvale’s unique culture, identity, and community spirit.

Arts

Midvale City and the Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City partnered with ALL CAPS Art Gallery and Creative Space to turn Main Street into a thriving arts district full of life and color.

  • On April 30, 2022, ALL CAPS hosted the Creators Conference, an educational development event for artists and creators, on Main Street. This unique experience empowered participants to learn and grow into qualified leaders in their fields.
  • On June 18, 2022, Main Street was overrun with talented artists, scissor lifts, and ladders, and bathed in hundreds of gallons of paint during the Midvale Main Street Mural Festival. Talented local and national artists adorned building walls, enlivened streetscapes, and beautifying the community. Attendees witnessed the creative process in action.

Food Truck Fridays @ Midvale Main Street

Midvale City partners with the Food Truck League to host League Nights over the summer on Main Street. The League rotated food trucks throughout the 2022 summer and the 2023 League Nights will run from May 5 through August 25. The goal of Food Truck Fridays was to gauge interest before building the Main Street Food Truck Plaza on the street’s north end.

Midvale Art House

The formation of the Midvale Art House is one element of a larger Main Street revitalization concept focused on bringing arts, culture, and unique dining experiences to Old Town Midvale. The vision is to create an artistic and culture hub within Main Street that will provide a unique feel and experience and will be enjoyed by locals from both Midvale and the Greater Salt Lake Valley. This project goes far beyond embedding public artists' work. With the completion of this project, the Art House will cultivate the talent of local artists, celebrate local artists, and increase appreciation for local art. This project along with a host of other funding programs will contribute to providing a vibrant mix of business to Main Street with a high focus on arts and culture. The Art House will be a key addition to vibrancy, it will take advantage of an existing City building and provide a community asset that would not otherwise be provided by the market.

To learn more about the Main Street revitalization plans visit www.MidvaleCity.org/mainstreet.

Midvale Main Projects

Midvale Main Street Urban Design Plan

2023 Midvale City Mural Festival


Transforming Midvale's Historic Main Street into an
Art and Culture District

Preserve the Downtown Vibe

The historic Main Street area has been shaped by significant factors throughout its history. These events have physically isolated the Main Street neighborhood which has led to decades of struggle and decline. Recent investment has provided momentum for positive change. This momentum is fueled by several opportunities for new development, redevelopment, and investment in many local civic, institutional, cultural, and transportation assets.

The Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City is working to revitalize Midvale’s Main Street to allow the historic downtown’s history, character, and charm to shine once again and transform Midvale’s Main Street into an art, culture, and food district. Beautifying public areas improves the quality of life for Midvale residents and enhances Midvale’s unique culture, identity, and community spirit.

Arts

Midvale City and the Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City partnered with ALL CAPS Art Gallery and Creative Space to turn Main Street into a thriving arts district full of life and color.

  • On April 30, 2022, ALL CAPS hosted the Creators Conference, an educational development event for artists and creators, on Main Street. This unique experience empowered participants to learn and grow into qualified leaders in their fields.
  • On June 18, 2022, Main Street was overrun with talented artists, scissor lifts, and ladders, and bathed in hundreds of gallons of paint during the Midvale Main Street Mural Festival. Talented local and national artists adorned building walls, enlivened streetscapes, and beautifying the community. Attendees witnessed the creative process in action.

Food Truck Fridays @ Midvale Main Street

Midvale City partners with the Food Truck League to host League Nights over the summer on Main Street. The League rotated food trucks throughout the 2022 summer and the 2023 League Nights will run from May 5 through August 25. The goal of Food Truck Fridays was to gauge interest before building the Main Street Food Truck Plaza on the street’s north end.

Midvale Art House

The formation of the Midvale Art House is one element of a larger Main Street revitalization concept focused on bringing arts, culture, and unique dining experiences to Old Town Midvale. The vision is to create an artistic and culture hub within Main Street that will provide a unique feel and experience and will be enjoyed by locals from both Midvale and the Greater Salt Lake Valley. This project goes far beyond embedding public artists' work. With the completion of this project, the Art House will cultivate the talent of local artists, celebrate local artists, and increase appreciation for local art. This project along with a host of other funding programs will contribute to providing a vibrant mix of business to Main Street with a high focus on arts and culture. The Art House will be a key addition to vibrancy, it will take advantage of an existing City building and provide a community asset that would not otherwise be provided by the market.

To learn more about the Main Street revitalization plans visit www.MidvaleCity.org/mainstreet.

Midvale Main Projects

Midvale Main Street Urban Design Plan

2023 Midvale City Mural Festival


  • Trick or Treat on Main Street

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    Looking for a safe and fun place to take the kids Trick or Treating? Look no further than Midvale’s historic Main Street. Midvale City, the Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City, and the Main Street Business Alliance will host Trick or Treat on Main Street on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The free event features Main Street businesses that will happily fill your little ones’ bags with various goodies, carnival games, food trucks, music, murals, entertainment, and a creative crosswalk painting project.

    The Busking Bus Theatre Company is coming to Main Street to entertain you and your little monsters, ghouls, and princesses with their busking-style variety show! Enjoy the PG-rated content, from magicians and jugglers to cello loop artists and street performers -- there's something for everyone on Main Street.

    Stroll along Main Street while you grab a bite to eat from food trucks and restaurants, then stop by Carnival Row. Free carnival games like Matching Ducks, Football Throw, Plinko, and Bottle Ring Toss are sure to burn off the extra calories and excessive energy.

    Get inspired by more than 20 recently curated Main Street murals. Then encourage your kids to contribute to the city's art, safety, and walkability, as well as its Main Street revitalization, by participating in the creative crosswalk painting project sponsored by the Salt Lake County Health Department. This exciting project engages our youth by getting them involved in the community while highlighting pedestrian safety.

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  • Midvale City joins Rockin Hotrod Productions and Cottonwood Insurance to host the 2nd Annual Midvale Main Street Car Show benefiting Utah Food Bank

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    We are revving up for the 2nd Annual Midvale Main Street Car Show which will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The perfect blend of old school traditions and new school trends, with more than 150 hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, and classics, the car show will take place on Midvale’s historic Main Street between 6th Avenue and Center Street.2021 Main Street Car Show

    Everyone is welcome to attend this free, family-friendly event. Visit a variety of Main Street shops and the small business pop-up marketplace, explore more than 20 recently curated murals, enjoy local eats from food trucks and restaurants, dance to the music, and take some selfies with Utah’s hottest rides.

    All proceeds from the event will benefit the Utah Food Bank. Vendors, sponsors, participants, and attendees are encouraged to donate canned goods for the event. Attendees will receive one raffle ticket per canned food item.

    Vendors, sponsors, and classic vehicle owners are encouraged to participate. Apply online:
    Vendors and sponsors https://bit.ly/3DIYc94
    Car Show Registration https://bit.ly/3qW0slT

    2021 Main Street Car Show

    Sponsors:

    Midvale City
    Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City
    Rockin Hotrod Productions
    Cottonwood Insurance
    Main Street Business Alliance

    Questions?
    Contact Travis Peterson at 801-651-7784 or midvalemainstreetcarshow@gmail.com

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